I could hardly keep from taking her on my knee, and giving her some supper.

Poor little thing! But I never will interfere with your management; and much as it went against my feelings, I entirely approve of what you have done.' 'It cost me a struggle,' replied his wife; 'but I know it is for the good of the child to be taught that I mean exactly what I say.' "This family was the most harmonious, affectionate, happy family I ever knew.

The children were managed as easily as a flock of lambs.
After a few unsuccessful attempts at disobedience, when very young, they gave it up entirely; and always cheerfully acted from the conviction that their mother knew best.

This family was governed with great strictness; firmness was united with gentleness.

The indulgent mother, who said she loved her children too much to punish them, was actually obliged to punish them ten times as much as the strict mother did." THE END..